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Rear Admiral Justin Jones on duty during Operation Resolute.
10 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Contributors and achievers across the board

The ADF’s broad range of trades, roles and responsibilities is reflected in this year’s King’s Birthday military honours list.

Awards & recognition | People & service
Private John Simpson Kirkpatrick (who enlisted as John Simpson), of the 3rd Field Ambulance, he was known as 'The Man with the Donkey'. He is seen here working in Shrapnel Gully at Anzac Cove, with a wounded soldier on his donkey.
07 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Honouring all creatures great and small

From elephants to pigeons, camels to donkeys, and even mice, millions of animals have been sacrificed in conflicts throughout the ages.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Major Alan Bretherton in the UK.
06 Jun 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Major on a mission with purpose

A former cadet is inspired by the Ukrainians he is helping to train in warfighting skills.

Operations & missions | People & service
Philippine Air Force Captain Carissa Punsalan, an aviation medical examiner (right), provides medical care to a simulated casualty during an operational health support course at RAAF Base Amberley, Queensland.
06 Jun 2024
Air Force
News

Indo-Pacific partners team up to treat simulated mass casualties

Philippine and Indonesian Air Force medical professionals participate in an ADF field hospital course for the first time.

Alliances & relationships | Exercises & training
Attendees of the Five Eyes Air Force Interoperability Council National Directors meeting learn to play the Yidaki (Didgeridoo) in Hyde Park, Sydney.
05 Jun 2024
Air Force
News

Five nations work on pooling resources

Every year, members of the Five Eyes Air Force Interoperability Council (FVEY AFIC) come together for a national directors meeting.

Alliances & relationships
Navy Cricket team captain, Sub-Lieutenant Terez Lofts prepares to hit the ball during training.
05 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Balancing work and play

Sport has proven to be a unique element of the ADF and a valued part of its culture, with 30 endorsed sports to choose from.

Sports, health & wellbeing | People & service
Cadets work together to overcome the Leadership Reaction Course at Majura Range during the ADF Cadets Triservice Leadership Summit in Canberra.
04 Jun 2024
Air Force
News

Cadets reach the leadership summit

Navy, Army and Air Force cadets from across Australia gathered in Canberra, where they showed their potential to become leaders.

Ceremonies & events | Exercises & training
ADF members on parade at the Army School of Health graduation in 2022.
04 Jun 2024
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

ADF opens its ranks to non-citizens

New Zealanders who call Australia home will be the first non-Australian citizens able to join the ADF under expanded eligibility criteria.

People & service
The RAAF Roulettes aerobatic display team fly over the Central Coast Airshow.
04 Jun 2024
Air Force
News

RAAF support flies high over Central Coast

The Royal Australian Air Force has supported the Central Coast Airshow at Warnervale Airport with a range of flypasts and displays.

Ceremonies & events
Family members stand with Deputy Head of Mission and Post Security Officer, The Netherlands, James Buttigieg, Reverend Cannon Stephen Murray, and Air Vice-Marshal Dianne Turton.
03 Jun 2024
Air Force
News

Fallen pilot remembered

A memorial service has been held for World War 2 RAAF pilot Flight Sergeant Charles Carr Atkin in The Netherlands.

Commemoration & history | People & service
Palletised cargo descends under parachute from a C-17A Globemaster III to the sea ice drop zone near Mawson Research Station, Antarctica.
03 Jun 2024
Army, Air Force
News

Help drops from above

Air Force and Army have combined forces to resupply the Australian Antarctic Division from the air.

Operations & missions | Relief & assistance
Leading Aircraftman Henry Lam delivers a speech during the Clear to Launch Symposium as part of the Air and Space Power Conference.
03 Jun 2024
Air Force
News

Finding confidence after failure

Improving public speaking skills had a life-changing affect on Leading Aircraftman Henry Lam's self-confidence.

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